Environmental Resources Management (ERM) is a leading global provider of environmental, health, safety, risk, social consulting services and sustainability related services. We have more than 160 offices in over 40 countries and territories employing more than 5,000 people who work on projects around the world. ERM is committed to providing a service that is consistent, professional and of the highest quality to create value for our clients. Over the past three years we have worked for more than 50 per cent of the Global Fortune 500 delivering innovative solutions for business and selected government clients helping them understand and manage the sustainability challenges that the world is increasingly facing.
For over 40 years we have been working with clients around the world and in diverse industry sectors to help them to understand and manage their environmental, health, safety, risk and social impacts. The key sectors we serve include Oil Gas, Mining, Power, and Manufacturing, Chemical and Pharmaceutical. All face critical sustainability challenges and our clients in these and many other areas rely on our ability to assist them operate more sustainably which has a positive impact on our planet.
ERM Southern Africa is looking for a Senior Social Consultant to join our team in Johannesburg, South Africa.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Social Impact Assessment (SIA)
Preparing and implementing management plans
Resettlement Action Planning (RAP)and monitoring community relocation
Participating in the sharing and development of Ideas and concepts around social and community issues with ERM clients
Project management and report writing of social and environmental assessment and management related projects including RAP, SIA, stakeholder engagement and auditing
REQUIREMENTS:
Honours/Masters degree in a Social related field
5-7 years Social Impact Assessments experience of which 2-5 years should include resettlement experience
Experience with community engagement
Experience in working with Engineering companies
Experience working in Africa is preferred
Travel locally and within Africa
Experience in the following industries will be an advantage; Power, OG and Infrastructure
AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION:
Resettlement and Livelihood restoration experience
Social impact assessment
TO APPLY:
Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. Qualifying candidates will be contacted by email or telephonically and shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews. Thank you for your interest in ERM!
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